Sam Mostyn Sworn in as 28th Governor-General

Ms. Mostyn was sworn in at a ceremony in Canberra on July 1, becoming the second woman to take on the role.

New Australian Governor General Sam Mostyn at a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on July 3, 2024. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

Businesswoman, gender equality advocate and former AFL commissioner Sam Mostyn has been sworn in as Australia’s 28th governor-general.

Ms. Mostyn was sworn in at a ceremony in Canberra on July 1, becoming the second woman to take on the role.